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Kelzer Teiche

Hessen  >  Germany

The Kelzer ponds are characterized by open water bodies and large stands of reeds.

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Most recent update 9 veljače 2024
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Description

Originally created by monks, the upper and lower Kelzer Teich continue to be used for fish farming. All other bodies of water were created for nature conservation reasons. Trstenjak cvrkutić, Mali Gnjurac and Kokošica breed in the extensive reed beds. Sokol Lastavičar and Eja Močvarica hunt here and every year at migration time Bukoč can be observed. Occasionally, rarities such as Bukavac, Riđogrli Gnjurac or Čaplja Danguba are also reported. In winter the water from the ponds is drained.

Details

Access

You can park directly at the lower Kelzer Teich next to the B83. Click on the P in the map for directions. The lower pond is directly visible. The upper Kelzer Teich can be reached via a sandy path. A narrow path leads to a small observation hide.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Grassland , Agriculture , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Summer

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car , Bicycle , Foot , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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